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FL H0641
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Debra Tendrich
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AI Summary
- Effective July 1, 2026, food and drink products containing synthetic color additives — including Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and titanium dioxide — must display a warning stating the product "contains synthetic colors, which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children"
- Manufacturers may use adhesive stickers to provide the required warning until December 31, 2028, but must print warnings directly on packaging beginning January 1, 2029
- Manufacturers face escalating fines for violations: up to $1,000 per item for a first offense, $2,500 for a second, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense
- Retailers and distributors face a graduated penalty structure starting with a written warning for a first offense and escalating to fines of up to $2,500 for a fifth or subsequent offense
- The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is required to enforce the warning requirement through regular food and drink product inspections, with all collected fines deposited into the department's General Inspection Trust Fund
Legislative Description
Food Additives
Last Action
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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